In 2009, guitarists Dan Wright and George Harris began establishing their vision of a band that combines contemporary heavy music with powerful melodic vocals to create an epic and unique sound.
After writing their first album, they began searching for likeminded musicians to join the band and make their vision a reality.
Taking on bass player Matt Cox in 2012, with vocalist Michael Burrough and drummer Jai Patel joining in early 2013, the line up was complete and ready to take their music to the stage.
THE RAVEN AGE released its debut EP on July 5.
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Seventh Heaven
The Raven Age Lyrics
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But you never try to save yourself
You dwell within your castle walls with
No one there to hear your cry for help
As if the stars all aligned
Or did you fall from the sky
It′s like the heavens have sent down an angel to guideForever facing alone
When I'm an ocean from home
I see your seventh heaven aureole
I′ve learnt that I am wrong in thinking
You close your eyes it goes away
The nightmare comes to haunt in your
Sleep but it's still there when you're awake
As if the stars all aligned
Or did you fall from the sky
It′s like the heavens have sent down an angel to guide
Forever facing alone
When I′m an ocean from home
I see your seventh heaven aureole
I don't understand
Why I deserve such grace within this heartless land
I don′t understand
Why I deserve such grace within this heartless land
Solitary man
My spirit has been lifted from this deepest darkest sorrow...
The lyrics of The Raven Age's song Seventh Heaven illustrate the feeling of helplessness in witnessing someone you care about struggling with their inner demons. The opening lines describe a situation where the sufferer is sinking and drowning in their problems, but they refuse to seek help from others. Their self-isolation is emphasized by the imagery of "castle walls" which create a sense of a fortress or prison around them. The following lines, "As if the stars all aligned, Or did you fall from the sky," convey the idea that the suffering was almost an inevitability. After that, "It′s like the heavens have sent down an angel to guide" suggests that there may be some glimmer of hope in the form of a person who can be supportive and guide them through the difficult time.
The second verse implies that the problem is not a transient one that dissipates over time since "The nightmare comes to haunt in your Sleep but it's still there when you're awake." The lyrics suggest the sufferer's lack of control over their own life while they are consumed by their anxiety and depression. The lyrics do not attempt to provide a full solution to the problem at hand, but rather compassionately acknowledge the person's internal conflicts.
The song's title "Seventh Heaven" is a term used to describe a state of perfect happiness or contentment, often associated with the afterlife. The chorus suggests that even when far from home, the affected individual is still capable of experiencing this state of bliss. The lyrics, therefore, conclude even when someone is going through a tough time, there still exists a ray of hope, and help is within reach.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel the water rising higher
You sense that you're in trouble
But you never try to save yourself
But you never even attempt to help yourself
You dwell within your castle walls with
You're secluded in your own world
No one there to hear your cry for help
No one is there to lend a hand
As if the stars all aligned
It feels as if all things are working in your favour
Or did you fall from the sky
Or is your luck just pure happenstance
It’s like the heavens have sent down an angel to guide
It feels like you have divine assistance
Forever facing alone
Forever enduring difficulties alone
When I'm an ocean from home
When I'm far away from everything I know
I see your seventh heaven aureole
I see your aura radiating with bliss
I’ve learnt that I am wrong in thinking
I’ve discovered that my perception was incorrect
You close your eyes it goes away
By shutting your eyes, you pretend the nightmares won't harm you
The nightmare comes to haunt in your
The horror of the dream continues to affect you
Sleep but it's still there when you're awake
Whether asleep or awake, the fear lingers
I don't understand
I'm perplexed
Why I deserve such grace within this heartless land
Why do I get good things in a world that's seemingly cruel
Solitary man
A man alone
My spirit has been lifted from this deepest darkest sorrow
My outlook has improved from my prior despair
Writer(s): George H, Anthony Maue, Anthony M, George Harris, Daniel Wright, Daniel W
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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THE RAVEN AGE (2019) - SEVENTH HEAVEN (Traducción)
You feel the water rising higher
Sientes el agua elevarse más alto
But never try to save yourself
Pero nunca tratas de salvarte
You dwell within your castle walls
Moras dentro de los muros de tu castillo
With no one there to hear your cry for help
Sin nadie allí para oír tu grito de socorro
As if the stars all aligned
Como si todas las estrellas se hubieran alineado
Or did you fall from the sky
¿O hubieras caído del cielo?
It’s like the heavens have sent down an angel to guide
Es como si los cielos hubieran enviado un ángel para guiarte
Forever facing alone
Para siempre afrontándolo solo
When I’m an ocean from home
Cuando estoy a un océano de casa
I see your Seventh Heaven aureole
Veo tu aureola del Séptimo Cielo
I’ve learnt that I am wrong in thinking
He aprendido que me equivoco creyendo que
You close your eyes it goes away
Si cierras los ojos esto desaparece
The nightmare comes to haunt in your sleep
La pesadilla llega para perseguirte en tu sueño
But it’s still there when you’re awake
Pero aún está allí cuando despiertas
As if the stars all aligned
Como si todas las estrellas se hubieran alineado
Or did you fall from the sky
¿O hubieras caído del cielo?
It’s like the heavens have sent down an angel to guide
Es como si los cielos hubieran enviado un ángel para guiarte
Forever facing alone
Para siempre afrontándolo solo
When I’m an ocean from home
Cuando estoy a un océano de casa
I see your Seventh Heaven aureole
Veo tu aureola del Séptimo Cielo
I don’t understand why I deserve such grace
No comprendo por qué merezco tal gracia
Within this heartless land
Dentro de esta tierra desalmada
Solitary man my spirit has been lifted from
Hombre solitario, mi espíritu ha sido elevado desde
This deepest darkest sorrow
Esta pena, la más profunda y oscura
@ORION8291
I wicked track I love how heavy and raw you fellas are
I would be grand to see you live the last concert I went to saw Godsmack open up for Metallica
Talk about fucking amped was jacked until 8 am the next morning!!!!
WHAT A RUSH!!!!
ApeX
@GERENEO
I don’t understand why I deserve such grace within this heartless land................... LOVELY
@tokadoyamagashi1526
Welcome to the world
@zepenance9571
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@Vredesbyrd666
You guys did a great decision by taking Matt as Vocalist. His voice is absolutely amazing and perfectly fits the style of your Music. Insanely well done Album 🤘
@mediahoodreviews4110
Agreed. While Michael Burrough was good, he didn't really have that same melodic quality that Matt James does. It's honestly why I prefer "Conspiracy" to "Darkness Will Rise", if only by a small margin.
@scaringthecrow
OOOOHHHHHH Thats why they sound so different from Darkness will Rise to Conspiracy.
@GibranLahud
This song cuts right through me. As if many things come to my mind, nostalgia, happiness, sorrow, relief, all at once. I'm violently smashed by a turmoil of feelings I don't understand. All I know is that I love it.
@Edward-we9dl
Raven Age makes some of the best visual telling lyric videos
@yuvrajbhatnagar2021
Cheers 🤘🖤
@hugocarvalho5873
"*MY SPIRIT HAS BEEN LIFTED FROM THIS DEEPEST DARKEST SORROW*" Great line, that's just how I feel!